Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Leaves Of Light
Summary
Leaves Of Light is a 2015 Kai & Sunny hand-pulled two-colour screen print in black and silver stardust, measuring 57 x 76 cm on 100% cotton Somerset Satin 300 gsm. Signed and stamped in an edition of 100, its silver stardust ink lends the botanical-leaning imagery a reflective, shifting surface.
Why It Matters
The use of silver stardust ink is a recurring signature in Kai & Sunny's editions, giving the print a metallic shimmer that changes with light—an effect flat reproduction can't convey. Leaves Of Light exemplifies the duo's nature-inflected line work paired with reflective media, a combination central to their studio identity.
Collector Perspective
The stardust ink makes condition and viewing angle important, as the metallic surface is part of the work's appeal and can show handling. At 100 signed and stamped copies, it is an accessible but limited edition. Verify the signature, stamp and the integrity of the silver passages when assessing a copy.
Historical Context
Kai & Sunny's imagery frequently draws on natural forms—leaves, light, wind and organic growth. Leaves Of Light, produced in 2015 on premium Somerset cotton, reflects this thematic thread while employing the two-colour black-and-silver approach the duo used across several editions to achieve depth with a restrained palette.
FAQ
What colours are used?
Two: black and silver stardust ink.
What is the edition size?
100, signed and stamped.
What are the dimensions?
57 x 76 cm on 100% cotton Somerset Satin 300 gsm.
What makes the silver ink notable?
The stardust ink gives a reflective, metallic shimmer that shifts with light.
About the Artist
Kai & Sunny are a London-based artistic duo, Kai Clements and Sunny Todd, who met at art college and have collaborated since the late 1990s. They are known for intricate, hand-drawn line work exploring nature, patterns, and the forces of the natural world, often rendered as flowing, wind-swept compositions. Beyond fine-art prints and installations, they have built a notable design career, including celebrated collaborations with author Ben Okri and cover artwork for Penguin's editions of J.G. Ballard. Their editions are published in tightly controlled runs and have been exhibited internationally.
Collecting Kai & Sunny at Gauntlet Gallery
What Kai & Sunny works should I collect?
Their signed, numbered silkscreen editions, often featuring metallic inks, blind embossing, and hand-finished detail, are the heart of the market. Foil and layered prints in small runs are especially collectible. Gauntlet Gallery selects pieces in pristine condition with crisp embossing and complete signing.
How is authenticity handled?
Kai & Sunny editions are offered with documented studio provenance and the duo's signature and numbering. We photograph the specific piece you will receive, including signature, edition number, and any embossing, so every detail is verifiable before you buy.
What drives value?
Small edition sizes, special finishes (foil, embossing, hand-work), condition, and provenance from a documented release drive value. Sold-out, low-numbered, and specially finished editions command the strongest premiums.